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Originally posted by yournamehere
There seems to be conflicting opinions on how the money is to be used. If it's for profit, it's an obscene gesture on their part. On the other hand, if the money will be used to mantain the facility and improve the roads and trails, I don't see a problem.
I once paid a not-insignificant fee to see the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, and I will gladly do so again the next time I visit Hawaii.
I mean - someone's got to pay for the maintenance of the place, right?
I'd be interested to know if other famous battlefields / cemeteries like Gettysburg, Little Big Horn, Normandy, etc. charge fees. Anyone?
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Exactly my sentiments.
I can't speak for the others, but I paid admission to the Little Bighorn Battlefield (it's under the US Park Service), the same way I paid to get into the Grand Canyon, Mount Rushmore, etc.
If it's for maintenance, then it's reasonable.